http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/ The adventures of a male nurse navigating through life, staying fit, surviving the journey. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:14:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4475 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:32:44 +0000 http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4475 I have have been looking for many sites to read on more information about obesity and this post catches my attention. Good thing that I came across your site that tells people what they need to know. This is very helpful and informative. I already added this to my reader to be the first to know your new posts.  Has anyone else suggest other related topics that I can search for to find out more information?

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4474 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:28:51 +0000 http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4474 Thanks Chris. And thanks for visiting and leaving a comment!

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4473 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:28:51 +0000 http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4473 Thanks Chris. And thanks for visiting and leaving a comment!

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4472 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:34:48 +0000 http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4472 great article about fitness and dieting!

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4471 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:59:25 +0000 http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4471 ((HUG))

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4470 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:54:29 +0000 http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4470 Wow, Sean you would have to try a lot harder to offend me. Thanks for sharing.

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4469 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:52:40 +0000 http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4469 High five my friend. High five. Nothing more to say on that.

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4468 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:11:29 +0000 http://mystrongmedicine.com/2009/12/05/the-overwhelming-obstacle-of-obesity-its-your-problem-too/#comment-4468 Hi Sean, There is a LOT to chew on with this posting.(No pun intended) I have a lot of opininons on the subject, as well. These come from being a nurse, military guy(former USAF and Army Reserves), and middle aged guy who has fought the battle of the bulge, myself. For starters, I did not need anybody to tell me I was fat a few years ago, when I was over 250 pounds. Trying to find pants that looked good, family pictures and seeing myself in the mirror were all I needed. That said, there are no shortcuts. You have to watch your portion control and you have to keep moving. Even when I was heavy,I was still active-but my portion control at meals was for crap. I had to take a really critical look at my portion control. Making the decision to get into the Army Reserves after 9/11 was a good first step in helping me have to lose weight. When I decided to take up rugby at the age of 45(after getting boarded out of the Army for sleep apnea), that also was a big help at helping me look at alternate training methods. Society does have a vested interest in keeping people fit. You just cannot get around the fact that when you are obese, you are prone for a slew of health issues. Just having type 2 diabetes sets you up for a shit-load of health issues. I don't care if you believe in universal health care or not, but either way, SOMEBODY is having to foot the bill for your obesity. I have no problem with that college having the health requirement to graduate. It's too bad they buckled under to political correctness. You really don't appreciate how overweight we are as a nation until you leave the USA. Two years ago, when I took my family on a trip to France, that was one of the first things that my my kids(aged 20 and 16 at the time) noticed was just how trim and how good the French looked. After three weeks away from the US, when my son and I landed at Dulles Airport in Virginia, we were blown away by just how overweight of a nation we are.It's time to stop with the excuses and political correctness. It's also time to stop with the diet pills and gimicks: turn your TV off, stop munching fast food, and get your ass moving. It's harsh, but it works.

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